发布时间: 1/12/2026
Chef Choi Kang-rok’s Viral "Braise Everything" Moment on Netflix’s *Black & White Chef 2*
If you’ve been binging Korean cooking variety shows lately—including hits like Chef & Hunter—you’ve probably heard the name Choi Kang-rok making waves. The chef is once again leaving an indelible mark on Netflix’s *Black & White Chef 2*, and his latest bold statement is already looking like it’ll become the next viral catchphrase among food fans. Episodes 11 and 12, released on Netflix on the 6th, fully showcase Choi’s one-of-a-kind cooking philosophy and larger-than-life character—none more so than his interview line that instantly grabbed viewers’ full attention: “I want to braise everything.”
The "Human of Braised Desire" Unveils His Cooking Obsession
Choi didn’t hold back when explaining his extreme cooking mindset, telling the production team, “Everything in the fridge is my braising ingredient. I just wanted to braise it all. I’m the human of braised desire.” He went on to detail his wild plan, saying, “I braise with different seasonings, I braise truffles, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms—everything. Since we had 180 minutes, I thought, why not have fun and braise it all?” But he also opened up about the tough process, adding, “I kept cooking until the end, but when I realized time was running out, I had to stop braising. Every moment was a hurdle; I couldn’t pause for even a second.”
Judges Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae React to His Off-Theme Dish
During the judging round, Choi nervously approached judges Baek Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae with a surprise: “It’s off-theme, but I have braised kelp—would you try it?” Baek responded with a laugh, saying, “I already ate it. But why is it off-theme? Did you intentionally clump the kelp together?” Ahn also praised the dish, noting, “I get why you’re making us try this even though it’s off-theme—it’s perfect.” This moment quickly blew up online, with viewers flooding social media with hilarious and enthusiastic comments.
Fan Hype Echoes His *MasterChef Korea 2* Glory
Longtime fans of Choi will remember his iconic line “Even green onions taste good” from *MasterChef Korea 2*, which earned him praise from judge Kang Leo. Now, viewers are drawing parallels between that viral moment and Ahn Sung-jae’s positive reaction to his braised kelp on *Black & White Chef 2*. Netizens are gushing, saying things like “Following ‘Even green onions taste good,’ we have ‘It’s off-theme but braised kelp’” and “Choi Kang-rok’s ‘I want to braise everything’ is the wildest line in *Black & White Chef* history.” Others are marveling at his unrivaled cooking skills, commenting, “He was born to be the main character, from *MasterChef* to *Black & White Chef*” and “It’s amazing he gets no criticism for braising everything that way.”
Meanwhile, *Black & White Chef 2* continues to dominate Netflix’s viewing rankings in Korea, thanks to its intense chef showdowns and unforgettable characters. The final episode, which will crown the winner, is set to release on the 13th, and fans can’t wait to see what Choi has in store for his last battle.